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Black Diamond CoEfficient Vest

The Black Diamond Coefficient Vest is a worthy addition to the gear list for anyone venturing out to cool or cold places. It serves well as a mid-layer in colder weather, or even as a top layer in moderate to warmer temperatures and while active. It’s compact, and light, so it's easy to carry along. It's also durable so it can be counted on out on the trail. The reviewer getting ready for a hike along the California coast updated 20-Apr-2014 with confirmed weight Review Conditions Due to personal… Full review

Mountain Hardwear Mountain Tech Vest

This vest is cut much larger than and seems to use heavier grade material than the same model 7 years older. It seems more like a dress vest than a sport vest. I bought this same model vest in a L size 7 years ago. It was light, cut at the hips for great articulated movement, and proved to be an excellent component in my layer system. Now however, MHW latest's re-creation is cut larger and seems to use a heavier fabric. I probably should have returned it for a Medium. I also miss the interior… Full review

Patagonia Men's Better Sweater Vest

It's a good lookin' fleece vest. It fits nicely like most pata stuff. It is a little big in the arm holes. Fits nicely in the chest, fairly slim. I'm 6' 160 and I have a medium. It looks nice in the reddish color. The vest is not super warm, it is only about 150 weight fleece, but for the weight it is very good. The zippers on it are kind of loud and have lots of resistance which is strange. Bought it off ebay NWT. It is a good piece for skiing or casual wear. I don't think it will make the… Full review

Mountain Hardwear Windstopper Tech Vest

The vest is very thin making it great as a layering piece. Like the Tech Jacket, the collar wasn't incredibly uncomfortable. The sizing wasn't as much of an issue as it is more of a layering item. I am 5'11" and 180lbs and wear a large in most items. For this vest, I had to get an extra large and the body fit fine in the shoulders and chest but it barely made my waist. As a disclaimer, I am affiliated with Gore for product testing of Gore-tex products for the purpose of product review and recommendation. Full review

EMS Men's Atlas Fleece Vest

A solid fleece vest for those in-between times. I have owned this vest or a version thereof for decades and it has stood up to everything I have thrown at it. It fits well, looks sharp, and gets the job done on not-full-fleece-needed days. The price is also right for decent quality. Full review

Mountain Hardwear Bedlam Vest

Of all the fleece vests I have owned, this is one. So I usually wear Columbia fleece vests that I pay about twenty bucks for on sale. Mine finally wore out (zipper died) so I got this MH one on sale in Butte. I am not a huge MH fan because their gear, to me, is overpriced and over promoted, but this time the sale price got me. I especially liked the idea of shoulder patches for pack straps, even though I doubt they will extend the life of the thing too much. I also like the big inside packets… Full review

Mountain Hardwear Windstopper Tech Vest

Beautifully crafted mid layer vest. Meets all claims. Both warm and light weight.
No inside pocket but with 3 outer pockets an insider is not needed. Full review

Patagonia Men's Classic Retro-X Vest

Great vest. Looks and is very comfy. Can wear as casual vest around town but works fantastic for hiking. I wore this vest as my primary hiking layer (over nylon shirt) for my hike up to the Everest basecamp. Wore pretty much the whole way up, alone up to maybe 4000m. Definitely windproof. Seems a little stiff straight out of the package, but loosens up wonderfully with some use, but still maintains windproof capabilities. Only issues - this is more designed for casual use, around camp and not as… Full review

Patagonia Men's Classic Retro-X Vest

Haven't had a chance to truly test this garment out yet as its not going to be very chilly for a while where I live, but initial impressions are: It is very lightweight, lighter than I expected. Windproof qualities are great. Appears well built and durable. Fits very snug. And it's warm. The vest is overall capable and nice looking, but seems a tad expensive. Full review